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Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:14:43 +0100
Hampshire police find missing Andover girl after appeal
Police have appealed for help to find a missing girl from Andover.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:20:14 +0100
Inquest held for Andover man found dead in Best Western
A woman has criticised a government body’s “failure” to help her remove her ‘abusive’ brother as their mother’s carer.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:02:18 +0100
Andover police witness appeal after Charlton Road burglary
Police have appealed for witnesses after burglars scaled the outside of an Andover building to rob a flat.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:29:50 +0100
Drug driver Danny-Lee Mugridge caused head-on crash on A3057
A JUDGE has said it was “a miracle” that someone was not killed after a BMW driver tried to overtake a line of cars and a lorry on a country road near Stockbridge

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:33:02 +0100
Burghclere Deliveroo rider Harry Lidgley finishes RNLI cycle
A Burghclere Deliveroo rider has successfully completed his epic journey as he covered over 7,000km to visit every mainland lifeboat station in the UK.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:59:37 +0100
Team behind The Plough in Longparish enter plans for parking
Plans to upgrade the offering of a pub purchased by the community are afoot as an application has been submitted to the council.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:36:16 +0100
Andover Guildhall being cleaned and repaired by council
If you’ve been in the High Street recently, it’s hard to miss the scaffolding around the Guildhall.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:43:39 +0100
Sustainable Overton applies approach to single-use PPE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL group which recently gained national attention for its reusable cups campaign has said it is encouraging ‘plastic swaps’ wherever possible - including to tackle the rising issue of disposable face masks.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:25:10 +0100
Kit Malthouse says he 'regrets' no police vaccine priority
Kit Malthouse has said that he ‘regrets’ that police officers were not prioritised for Covid vaccination.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:03:41 +0100
Ten things drivers needs to do to save £2.4k this summer
Motorists may have to fork out a whooping £2,400 if they don’t complete 10 easy checks on their vehicles this summer.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:03:46 +0100
Twin sisters attacked by crocodile in Mexico
In a desperate bid to save her, Georgia fought off the crocodile by punching it repeatedly.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:46:52 +0100
Top trending baby names in the UK for 2021 revealed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have named their new arrival after some very prominent members of the royal family.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:35:43 +0100
Andover granddad keeps collecting Tesco supermarket trollies
A grandfather who captured the nation’s attention with his campaign to clean up his estate of trollies has taken his mission to the top of Tesco.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:48:28 +0100
Andover Roadworks: 33-mile diversion for drivers in June
Drivers will have to follow a 33-mile diversion around Basingstoke to bypass less than a mile of roadworks later this month.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:18:05 +0100
Attempted burglary of Andover Trees United foiled by public
Volunteers of an Andover charity are set to camp out in the woods to protect their building project following an attempted break-in last week.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:51:38 +0100
Andover thatched cottage will not be supported living unit
Plans to convert a thatched cottage in Andover into a supported living unit have been refused by the council.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:06:35 +0100
Villages could leave North West Hampshire constituency
Parts of Andover could move to neighbouring parliamentary constituencies if proposed changes to the boundaries come into effect.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:35:10 +0100
Plans resubmitted for new Costa Coffee branch in Andover
Plans for a Costa Coffee drive-through have been resubmitted in an effort to get the new unit constructed.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:26:58 +0100
Lockdown lifting 'set to be delayed by fortnight'
THE final step out out of lockdown, scheduled for June 21, is set to be delayed by two weeks.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:25:03 +0100
Hampshire air ambulance launches new collection service
A lifesaving Hampshire charity is rolling out a collection service to Test Valley to help collect donations while remaining safe in the pandemic.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:53:09 +0100
How and when to watch the partial solar eclipse on Thursday
A solar eclipse will grace our skies tonight, here is all you need to know about the lunar spectacle.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:40:49 +0100
Map shows where toxic giant hogweed is growing in Hampshire
A toxic plant which can cause burns, blisters and ulcers if touched has been reported across the county

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:03:43 +0100
NHS and social care staff burnout at ‘emergency’ level
In a highly critical report, the Health and Social Care Committee called for immediate action to support exhausted staff.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:07:55 +0100
Andover man passed away after morphine and alcohol toxicity
An Andover father passed away shortly after his 50th birthday following an attempt to control severe pain, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:01:52 +0100
Government to make decision on Step 4 of roadmap next Monday
THE Government will announce whether Step 4 of its roadmap will go ahead as planned next Monday, June 14.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:26:29 +0100
Man accused of using e-scooter in Andover
An Andover man is to appear in court after being arrested on an e-scooter outside The Swallow.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:44:59 +0100
Portugal to move to amber list tomorrow morning
Brits currently on holiday abroad in Portugal are facing a last dash to return to the UK with less than 24 hours until the country move's to the amber list of travel regulations.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:59:07 +0100
MP Danny Kruger fined after dog chases deer in Richmond Park
Devizes MP Danny Kruger has been fined more than £100 after his dog "caused a stampede of 200 deer" in a London park.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:02:40 +0100
Kick Start FC receives grant from Tidworth Town Council
A Ludgershall charity and sports club is celebrating after it was awarded thousands of pounds to continue its work.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:14:27 +0100
Hampshire-made sculpture centre of new D-Day memorial
A sculpture of three infantrymen made in Hampshire has been unveiled as part of a new D-Day memorial in Normandy.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:29:18 +0100
Police hunt man who made sexual comments to Andover girl
A TEENAGE girl has been left "shaken and distressed" after a man reportedly made sexual comments towards her in broad daylight in a Test Valley town.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:38:29 +0100
The Folly encourages Andover residents to wear pyjamas
An Andover pub is hoping that the lifting of lockdown shouldn’t mean an end to breakfast in bed as it challenges customers to wear pyjamas into the venue.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:08:07 +0100
How and when to watch the partial solar eclipse this week
An annular eclipse occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line with the Earth, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than that of the Sun.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser launched to help the Andover's own Billy Elliott attend his dream school
AN ANDOVER teenager has landed a dream scholarship to attend ballet school in Chicago.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:12:31 +0100
Gavin Williamson urges pupils and families to test for Covid
The UK Education Secretary has urged school pupils and their families to take a coronavirus test ahead of the return to school this week, following the half-term break.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Quaint chocolate box cottage up for sale in Penton Mewsey
Buyers looking to own a piece of history may be interested in a new listing for a three-bedroom thatched cottage nestled away in Penton Mewsey.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Letters: High Street return and Andover school memories
Brexit is failing us

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Inside Hampshire entries to shed of the Year competition
A Saxon mud house, a peculiar painting workshop, and several pub-inspired sheds are among this year’s entrants.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire’s worst streets for crime in April
Have you ever wondered what crimes are being committed near you?

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:03:51 +0100
Normandy veterans gather to mark 77th D-Day anniversary and memorial opening
Veterans attended the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to watch the opening remotely.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Carr’s Corner - where High Street meets Newbury Street
The site at the corner of the High Street’s junction with Newbury Street has long been known locally as Carr’s Corner.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:38:06 +0100
Police commissioner's review on A33 pony and trap racing
AN URGENT review has been carried out into the Hampshire police’s response to horse and trap racing on the A33 near Micheldever.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Courts: Drink and drug driving, and man's assaults on woman
Ban after fleeing crash scene

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Roadworks happening in Andover during June
ROADWORKS. An annoyance for every driver out there, but worse still when you have no idea they're happening.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:12:29 +0100
Council to end free parking scheme for NHS and care workers
A SCHEME offering free parking for NHS staff and care workers in Wiltshire is set to come to an end this month after being implemented in March 2020.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:56:02 +0100
No voucher or download is needed to claim the free pint
PUBS in Basingstoke and Andover are offering a free pint to every customer to celebrate the return of the Euros football tournament.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Six unique Hampshire spots for a walk and an ice cream
AS THE summer weather shows signs of improvement, a trat that helps you cool off is high on the priorities list.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Best places to go for a swim in Hampshire this weekend
With sunshine and soaring temperatures expected, it is the perfect time to cool down with a swim.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital trust celebrates Covid-19 research success
THE trust which runs Winchester hospital has hosted a research and development event to raise awareness of the impact that clinical research has had throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:17:37 +0100
Dog rescued from flames in Picket Piece house fire
FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a dog at the scene of a house fire in Picket Piece this afternoon (Friday, June 4).



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